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Prawn Roast in garlic and thyme

Our tested Roasted Prawn Roast: bistro, generous, and balanced with garlic and thyme. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 2,538 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Prawn Roast in garlic and thyme
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garlic and thyme elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Roast in the hot oven, turning halfway, until golden at the edges and tender.

Stir in the creme fraiche and the rest of the garlic and thyme flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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